Shaping mold apparatuses for manufacturing a garment apparatus

ABSTRACT

Shaping mold apparatuses and housings for manufacturing a garment apparatus are provided. The garment apparatus can be, for example, a device, a panty, a boyshort, a short, a lingerie item, a barrier, a garment, an undergarment, a membrane, a prophylactic, and/or a system.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present invention claims priority to: U.S. Provisional PatentApplication Ser. No. 62/136,412, having title “Barrier Undergarment forOral Sex,” filed on Mar. 20, 2015; U.S. Provisional Patent ApplicationSer. No. 62/247,754, having title “Barrier Garment,” filed on Oct. 29,2015; and U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/253,006,having title “Barrier Garment,” filed on Nov. 9, 2015, each of thesethree patent applications being hereby incorporated by reference in itsentirety. Cross-reference is made to U.S. patent application Ser. No.______, having title “Methods of Manufacturing a Garment Apparatus,”filed on Mar. 18, 2016, having Attorney Docket No. 037204.00005, theentirety of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.Cross-reference is made to U.S. patent application Ser. No. ______,having title “Barrier Garment,” filed on Mar. 18, 2016, having AttorneyDocket No. 037204.00003, the entirety of which is hereby incorporated byreference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a system, method, method formanufacturing, and apparatus, among other things, for a garment,specifically a garment to serve as a barrier. More specifically, thepresent invention relates to a manufactured good, a method formanufacturing the good, a mold to be used in manufacturing the good, anda method of using the good. More specifically, the present inventionrelates to a prophylactic or barrier for sexual activity, includingprophylactics and barriers for performing oral sex on the vulva,perineum, and/or anus.

RELATED INFORMATION

Prophylactics for sexual activity have been made available for years.These prophylactics, however, address limited modes of sexual activityand do not necessarily allow for additional modes of sexual activity.For example, cunnilingus, while once stigmatized, is now commonplace inpeople's sex lives, and oral-anal sex has increased in popularity overthe past few years. But, not everyone who enjoys oral sex can receive itas frequently as they might wish.

For example, couples might engage in a less-than-optimal amount of oralsex due to one or both partners' known sexually transmitted infection(s)(STIs) or fear of an unknown infection. Diseases such as herpes, humanpapillomavirus (HPV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis,chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea can each be spread through one ormore components of oral sex: fluid transfer, contact of one person'sskin with another's ulcerations, and even contact of one person's skinwith another's un-ulcerated skin. The areas with risk of spreading adisease include not only the vulva, perineum, and anus, but also thelower abdomen, the upper thighs, and the buttocks. A person can transmita disease without knowledge and/or physical evidence that the person isinfected. The Centers for Disease Control estimate that men and women inthe United States have a total of 110 million STIs. Researchers alsoestimate that, in the United States, one out of every five adults hasgenital herpes, and one out of every four adults has HPV. Further, it isestimated that one out of every two sexually active Americans willcontract an STI by age 25.

In addition to STIs, couples might engage in a less-than-optimal amountof oral sex due to the oral-sex performer's personal preferenceregarding the taste and scent of the oral-sex receiver's vaginal,perineal, or anal area; due to the receiver's feelings about their owntaste or scent; or because the receiver is menstruating.

Many of these concerns could be fully or partially ameliorated throughthe use of a prophylactic or another barrier; and, in a better scenario,oral sex would be equally pleasurable—if not more pleasurable—whileusing such a barrier. Available techniques tend to decrease oral-sexparticipants' pleasure in one or more of the following ways. Forexample, an apparatus must be held in place while in use. This canprevent the full use of the performer's and recipient's hands foradditional sexual stimulation or other activity. For example, anapparatus—while designed to be hands-free—is insufficiently stable, andmoves around on the body during the act of oral sex or other physicalactivity. This slippage can allow for transfer of anal bacteria to thevagina, leading to urinary tract infections. In addition, this slippagecan allow for the very consequences described above that prophylacticsare intended to prevent, i.e., fluid transfer and skin-to-skin contact.For example, an apparatus, even if it were to stay properly in place,does not cover enough surface area of the body to prevent transmissionof certain diseases. For example, an apparatus is too thick and/or stifffor a recipient to feel movements of the performer, leading to lesspleasure for the recipient and additional fatigue for the performer. Forexample, an apparatus has too much excess material, thus diminishingsensation for the recipient and causing difficulty in breathing or evengagging or choking for the performer. For example, an apparatus isphysically unattractive and detracts from the aesthetics of sexualactivity. This, in turn, decreases the apparatus's utility because if itis too unappealing for people to be willing to use it, then eithercouples will choose to not engage in cunnilingus or disease willcontinue to spread. For example, an apparatus includes multiple partsmaking it costly to manufacture, and thus, too expensive for a typicalconsumer. The prohibitive cost lessens the likelihood that the productwill be used as needed and can create undue pressure on the couple tomake each sexual encounter worthwhile to justify the cost.

These drawbacks of available apparatuses, especially when incombination, make it more difficult for couples to enjoy oral sex.Female recipients are particularly susceptible to these drawbacks dueto, according to documented research, women being more easily distractedduring sex and less likely to achieve climax than men.

In practice, the two apparatuses most commonly used for protectionduring cunnilingus were developed for entirely different, non-sexualpurposes. These two apparatuses suffer from several of the drawbacksdescribed above.

First, some couples use sheets of latex known as dental dams, which wereoriginally developed for use in dentistry, for protection during oralsex. Dental dams (also known as “oral dams” or merely “dams”) sufferfrom many of the problems listed above. For example, the dam must beheld in place during sexual activity, requiring concentration andagility, thus detracting from the participants' focus and enjoyment. Forexample, if the recipient moves during sexual activity, it becomes verydifficult to hold the dam in place. If the dam undesirably moves even afew inches, bacteria can be transmitted from the anus to the vagina,among other unwanted events. Or, for example, if the dam moves while theperformer is engaging in oral sex, the performer's mouth can touch therecipient's skin, allowing potential disease to be spread. Further, forexample, the material of the dam can gather in the performer's mouthduring sexual activity and lead to difficulty breathing, gagging, and/orchoking. And, even when the dam is properly held in place, the dam isnot large enough to simultaneously cover portions of the thighs, lowerabdomen, and buttocks, which can carry and transmit diseases such as HPVand herpes. Further, for example, such dams may be untasteful and/oremit undesired odors due to material and/or due to the loose fit on thewearer. While oral sex on both males and females appears to beincreasing, according to various studies, condoms on males appear to beused much more frequently than dental dams on females. Possibleconclusions drawn from this include that dental dams do not satisfy theapparent market need and are not perceived to be as easy or as desirableto employ as the male prophylactic counterpart.

Second, some couples use ordinary plastic wrap, which was originallydeveloped for wrapping and sealing food items, for protection duringoral sex. Certain varieties of plastic wrap are known to be porous andcan allow for the transmission of viruses, bacteria, scent, and taste.Further, plastic wrap suffers from many of the problems listed abovewhen held against a recipient's body for oral sex. For example, theplastic wrap during sexual activity becomes very wrinkled, making itdifficult for the performer to navigate the vulva, clitoris, anus, andperineum, i.e., the “genital region”. For example, the plastic wrapduring sexual activity can get sucked into the nostrils of theperformer, causing difficulty breathing and/or a suffocating feeling.For example, the plastic wrap can gather in the performer's mouth andlead to gagging. Further, for example, similar to the dental dam, theplastic wrap must be held in place during use. The plastic wrap caneasily slip out of place—particularly when the recipient moves theirbody—allowing the spread of disease and bacteria, among other things.

In an effort to allow hands-free use of dental dams and plastic wrap,straps have been attached to the dental dams and/or plastic wrap. See,for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,388,592 to Williams (1995) and U.S. Pat.No. 4,862,901 to Green (1989). In theory, the attached straps are usedin order to allow the hands to be free during sexual activity. However,in practice, the thin material of the straps provides insufficientsupport, and the dam moves around the genital region when the performerprovides pressure and/or vigorous movement. Due to the dam moving, it isdifficult to prevent contact between the performer's mouth and thereceiver's body, and inter alia, for example, prevent bacteria transferfrom the anus to the vagina. Such apparatuses cover an insufficientamount of surface area to protect against skin-to-skin contact withareas such as the inner and upper thighs and the lower buttocks. Suchapparatuses often include multiple components causing them to beexpensive to manufacture and for the consumer to purchase. Suchapparatuses in their complexity also cause a consumer additional time infiguring out how to properly utilize the apparatuses and take additionaltime to put on, decreasing the enjoyment and spontaneity of sexualactivity.

Other available apparatuses include novelty rubber underwear that somesuggest be used as a barrier during cunnilingus. Novelty rubberunderwear is meant as a fashion item for people with a latex fetish. Itis not a feasible barrier because, for example, oral sex cannot becomfortably or safely performed using novelty rubber underwear andsimilar novelty products. Further, these types of novelty products arenot usually made for oral use, and, accordingly, latex and othermaterials allergies can be an impediment. For example, at 0.33 to 0.50millimeters in thickness, these novelty garments are several timesthicker than typical dental dams. The novelty garments are so thick thatonly a minimal amount of pressure or sensation can be transferred fromthe performer's mouth and tongue to the recipient's genital region,leading to less pleasure for the recipient. Further, the thickness ofthe novelty garments requires the performer to exert more energy andpressure performing oral sex, leading to fatigue. Further, the noveltygarments do not have nearly enough pliability for a tongue to penetratea vagina or anus. Further, the thickness of these novelty garmentscauses them to be difficult and time-consuming to put on, making thenovelty garments unsuitable for spontaneous sexual activity. Further,these novelty garments cannot be used safely as a prophylactic becausethey are not quality-checked for porousness and they do not provideadequate coverage of portions of the body (such as the inner and upperthighs and the lower buttocks) that can contain STIs.

Accordingly, there is a need in the industry for a hands-free apparatusto use during oral sex on a vulva, perineum, and anus that is bothaesthetically attractive and stays in place. There is also a need in theindustry for such an apparatus that provides adequate coverage andprevents skin-to-skin contact with bodily areas other than and includingthe genital region, i.e., the vulva, perineum, and anus. There is also aneed for a hands-free apparatus to use during oral sex that fits avariety of different body shapes, while still providing adequatecoverage. Further, there is a need in the industry for a hands-freeapparatus that is directed towards allowing a variety of pleasurableinteractions, and not directed solely towards penetration.

SUMMARY

The present invention is a barrier—as well as a shaping mold, a methodof use, and a method of manufacture for said barrier—shaped like anundergarment that is worn during oral-vaginal and oral-anal sex toprotect another person's mouth, lips, tongue, saliva, nose, and breathfrom contact with the wearer's vulva, perineum, anus, and surroundingareas, in order to prevent the transmission of bacteria, sexuallytransmitted infections, taste, and scent. The barrier is thin,substantially non-porous, elastic, skin-tight, and aestheticallyattractive. The barrier can be, for example, a device, a panty, aboyshort, a short, a lingerie item, a garment, an undergarment, amembrane, an apparatus, and/or a system.

Advantages of one or more aspects of embodiments of the presentinvention are as follows: to provide a barrier for oral sex on a vulva,perineum, and/or anus that need not be held in place during sexualactivity, that is sufficiently stable and relatively immobile duringsexual activity, that is not loose or movable enough to allow analbacteria to be easily transferred to the vagina during sex, that coversup enough surface area of the body to prevent transmission of a varietyof diseases, that is fluid impermeable, that is virus impermeable, thatis pliable enough to allow full penetration by a tongue but not sopliable as to create excess material, that is pliable enough to stretchto fit bodies of multiple sizes, that includes only a single thin layerof material between the oral cavity of the performer and the genitalarea of the wearer, that is substantially skin tight and curves aroundcrevices while at rest, that causes few aesthetic and/or operationaldistractions for the participants, that includes few parts, that allowsfor disposability for cost and/or environment reasons and/or ease ofuse, and that is inexpensive for a manufacturer to produce and for aconsumer to purchase. Other advantages of one or more aspects will beapparent from a consideration of the drawings and ensuing description.

Further, embodiments of the present invention can be used in the filmindustry, at sporting events, and in other arenas. For example, anembodiment of the present invention provides for a translucent, thingarment which allows a specific flexibility, movement, and/or sensation.

An embodiment of the present invention provides for a garment having: amembrane formed of elastomeric material, the membrane including: a frontportion, a back portion, an outer thigh portion on a right side of themembrane, an outer thigh portion on a left side of the membrane, and agenital portion; wherein the front portion and the back portion of themembrane are joined via the outer thigh portion on the respective rightand left sides of the membrane so as to form an opening at a top portionof the membrane; and wherein the front portion and the back portion ofthe membrane are joined via the genital portion, and each outer thighportion of the respective right and left sides of the membrane arejoined via the genital portion to form a respective opening on each ofthe right and left sides of the membrane.

An embodiment of the present invention provides for a garment having: amembrane formed of elastomeric material, the membrane including: a frontportion, a back portion, an inner thigh portion and an outer thighportion on a right side of the membrane, an inner thigh portion and anouter thigh portion on a left side of the membrane, and a genitalportion; wherein the front portion and the back portion of the membraneare joined via the outer thigh portion on the right and left sides ofthe membrane so as to form an opening at a top portion of the membrane;and wherein the front portion and the back portion of the membrane arejoined via the genital portion and the inner thigh portions,respectively, on the right and left sides of the membrane, the front andback portions and the inner thigh portions of the right and left sidesof the membrane all joining the genital portion of the membrane, and theinner and outer thigh portions, respectively, on the right and leftsides of the membrane form an opening on each of the right and leftsides of the membrane.

An embodiment of the present invention provides for a garment having: amembrane formed of elastomeric material which is at least one of: acompletely non-permeable material, a partially non-permeable material, apartially pliable material, and a completely pliable material, themembrane including: a front portion, a back portion, an outer thighportion on a right side of the membrane, an outer thigh portion on aleft side of the membrane, and a genital portion; wherein the frontportion and the back portion of the membrane are joined via the outerthigh portion on the respective right and left sides of the membrane soas to form an opening at a top portion of the membrane; and wherein thefront portion and the back portion of the membrane are joined via thegenital portion, and each outer thigh portion of the respective rightand left sides of the membrane are joined via the genital portion toform a respective opening on each of the right and left sides of themembrane; and wherein the membrane includes at least one seam in thegenital portion so as to maximize a skin-tight fit effect of themembrane.

An embodiment of the present invention provides for a garment having: amembrane formed of elastomeric material which is at least one of: acompletely non-permeable material, a partially non-permeable material, apartially pliable material, and a completely pliable material, themembrane including: a front portion, a back portion, two thigh portions,and a genital portion; wherein the front portion and the back portion ofthe membrane are joined so as to form an opening at a top portion of themembrane; wherein the front portion and the back portion of the membraneare joined so as to form the genital portion for covering a humangenital region and to form the two thigh portions for covering at leastpart of two respective thigh regions; wherein the membrane includes atleast one crease in the genital portion so as to maximize a skin-tightfit effect of the membrane.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the membrane is seamless. Inan embodiment of the present invention, the front portion and the backportion of the membrane are interchangeable. In an embodiment of thepresent invention, the membrane is at least one of: a completelynon-permeable material, a partially non-permeable material, a partiallypliable material, and a completely pliable material. In an embodiment ofthe present invention, the partially non-permeable material has at leastone of: a microscopic opening, a deficiency in the material, a weaknessin the material, and an opening for design purposes. In an embodiment ofthe present invention, the partially pliable material is at least oneof: material having a non-flexible region and material having a reducedflexibility region.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the top portion of themembrane fits a torso snugly. In an embodiment of the present invention,the membrane fits a thigh region snugly. In an embodiment of the presentinvention, the entire membrane fits a wearer's body snugly. In anembodiment of the present invention, the outer thigh portions on theright and left sides of the membrane fit a human wearer's respectivethigh areas snugly. In an embodiment of the present invention, the twothigh portions of the membrane fit the respective thigh regions snugly.In an embodiment of the present invention, the membrane is made as onesize fits all. In an embodiment of the present invention, the membraneis made in different sizes from molds of different sizes to account fordifferent wearers' different sizes.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the membrane thickness is atleast one of: 0.33 millimeters, less than 0.33 millimeters, and greaterthan 0.33 millimeters. In an embodiment of the present invention, thetwo outer thigh portions each have a height of at least one of: at least10 millimeters, at least 1 inch, at least 2 inches, at least 3 inches,at least 4 inches, at least 5 inches, at least 6 inches, at least 8millimeters, at least 0.8 inches, at least 1.8 inches, at least 2.8inches, at least 3.8 inches, at least 4.8 inches, at least 5.8 inches,and at least a length which extends from at least 8 millimeters below auser's genital region to a top of a pelvic bone of the user. In anembodiment of the present invention, at least one of a respective outerthigh portion of the right side and the left side and a respective outeredge of a right side and a left side of the genital portion adjacent tothe respective outer thigh portion each have a height of at least oneof: at least 1 millimeter, at least 8 millimeters, at least 0.8 inches,at least 1.8 inches, at least 2.8 inches, at least 3.8 inches, at least4.8 inches, at least 5.8 inches, and at least a length measuring from 8millimeters below a human user's genital region to a top of a pelvicbone of the human user. In an embodiment of the present invention, themembrane is one of disposable and reusable. In an embodiment of thepresent invention, the membrane embodies at least one of: a thong shape,a bikini shape, a legging shape, a capri pant shape, high thigh cutshape, a low-rise cut shape, a tanga shape, a cheeky shape, a boy shortshape, and a boxer brief shape. In an embodiment of the presentinvention, the genital portion of the membrane—that is, the areaextending from thigh to thigh covering what would be a human wearer'sgenital region—has a width greater than the human genital region. In anembodiment of the present invention, the genital portion of the membranehas a width that extends past each of a respective inner thigh portionof a right and a left side, being adjacent to the respective outer thighportion of the right and the left sides, so that an excess membranematerial is gathered next to at least one of the respective inner thighportion of the right and the left side. In an embodiment of the presentinvention, the genital portion has a width such that the right side andleft side provide an excess membrane material, such that when worn theexcess membrane material gathers at at least one of the inner thighportion of the right side and the inner thigh portion of the left side.In an embodiment of the present invention, a first portion of themembrane is adjacent to the top opening, and a second and a thirdportion of the membrane is adjacent to the respective opening formed bythe respective outer thigh portions and the genital portion, the first,second and third portions being a part of the membrane and having athickness greater than a remaining part of the membrane. In anembodiment of the present invention, a first portion of the membrane isadjacent to the top opening, the first portion being a part of themembrane, the first portion of the membrane having a smallercircumference than a remaining part of the membrane. In an embodiment ofthe present invention, a second portion of the membrane is adjacent tothe opening on the right side and wherein a third portion of themembrane is adjacent to the opening on the left side, the second andthird portions each having a smaller circumference than the remainingpart of the membrane.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the membrane includesmaterial of at least one of: latex, natural rubber latex, syntheticlatex, butyl rubber, polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene(LLDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), high density polyethylene,polypropylene, olefin copolymer, styrene/butadiene rubber (SBR),polyurethane, polyisoprene, polyvinylidene chloride, polychloroprene,carboxylated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, nitrile, graphene, spinifexgrass, other grass, nanocellulose, vegan material, hypoallergenicmaterial, organic material, superelastomer, other elastomer, otherpolymer, other copolymer, other polyolefin, and a combination of any ofthese materials. In an embodiment of the present invention, the membraneincludes at least two layers of material. In an embodiment of thepresent invention, the membrane includes at least one of: a design, acolor, and a pattern. In an embodiment of the present invention, themembrane includes additives of at least one of: ammonia, water, soap,softening agents, accelerators, antioxidants, salts, stabilizers,defoamers, dispersants, wetting agents, de-aeraters, antifungal andantibacterial compounds, preservatives, pigments, anticoagulants,lubricants, potassium laureate, potassium oleate, potassium hydroxide,sulfur, zinc oxide, corn starch, sulfur, chlorine, chalk, silica, clay,and other additives. In an embodiment of the present invention, themembrane includes a residing substance of at least one of: a lubricant,a powder, a flavoring, and a scent, on at least a part of the membrane.In an embodiment of the present invention, the membrane includes atleast one: texture beads in the genital portion, accordion fold in thegenital portion, small protuberance in the genital portion. In anembodiment of the present invention, the garment is manufactured usingdip-molding. In an embodiment of the present invention, the garment is aliquid-impermeable and body-odor-reducing membrane formed in the shapeof an undergarment comprised of elastomeric material. In an embodimentof the present invention, the membrane closely fits a human wearer'sbody, using friction between the membrane and the wearer's body toassist in keeping the membrane in place on the wearer's body duringinactivity and activity. In an embodiment of the present invention, asurface area of the membrane provides for frictional contact on a userso that the membrane remains in a fixed position during use.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a process for using agarment including: inserting each of a wearer's legs through the openingat the top portion of the membrane; inserting one each of the wearer'slegs through one of the respective two thigh portions; pulling themembrane so that the front portion and back portion cover the humantorso and the genital portion covers the human genital region; andstretching the two thigh portions according to their lengths along thewearer's legs. An embodiment of the present invention provides a processfor using a garment including: inserting each of a wearer's legs throughthe opening at the top portion of the membrane; inserting one each ofthe wearer's legs through one of the respective two thigh portions;pulling the membrane so that the front portion and back portion coverthe human torso and the genital portion covers the human genital region;stretching the two thigh portions according to their lengths along thewearer's legs; and contacting an exterior portion of the genital portionof the membrane with a protuberance. An embodiment of the presentinvention provides a process for using a garment including: insertingeach of a wearer's legs through the opening at the top portion of themembrane; inserting one each of the wearer's legs through one of therespective two thigh portions; pulling the membrane so that the frontportion and back portion cover the human torso and the genital portioncovers the human genital region; stretching the two thigh portionsaccording to their lengths along the wearer's legs; and contacting anexterior portion of the genital portion of the membrane with aprotuberance, wherein the protuberance is at least one of: a tongue,mouth, nose, and finger.

The various embodiments described above, as well as those describedbelow, can be used with and without each other, in various combinations,for the present invention.

An embodiment of the present invention provides for a method ofmanufacturing a garment including: providing a shaping mold; contactingthe shaping mold with at least one solution simultaneously or one afterthe other; removing the shaping mold from the at least one solution whenat least one of a gelled and a solidified coating of a desired thicknessis produced on the shaping mold; drying the coating on the shaping mold;separating the coating from the shaping mold; and excising any excessmaterial from at least one of a thigh portion and a torso portion of thecoating. In an embodiment, the excising of the excess material is toform the membrane into a specific garment type such as a boy short, abikini, a panty, or other desired shape, et al.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a method ofmanufacturing a garment, including: providing a shaping mold; contactingthe shaping mold with a solution, the solution being at least one of:latex, natural rubber latex, synthetic latex, butyl rubber,polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), low densitypolyethylene (LDPE), high density polyethylene, polypropylene, olefincopolymer, styrene/butadiene rubber (SBR), polyurethane, polyisoprene,polyvinylidene chloride, polychloroprene, carboxylated acrylonitrilebutadiene rubber, nitrile, graphene, spinifex grass, other grass,nanocellulose, vegan material, hypoallergenic material, organicmaterial, superelastomer, other elastomer, other polymer, othercopolymer, other polyolefin, and a combination of any of the foregoingmaterials; removing the shaping mold from the solution when at least oneof: a gelled and a solidified coating of a desired thickness, isproduced on the shaping mold; drying the coating on the shaping mold;separating the coating from the shaping mold; and excising any excessmaterial from at least one of a thigh portion and a torso portion of thecoating. In an embodiment of the present invention, the solutionincludes additives of at least one of: ammonia, water, soap, softeningagents, accelerators, antioxidants, salts, stabilizers, defoamers,dispersants, wetting agents, de-aeraters, antifungal and antibacterialcompounds, preservatives, pigments, anticoagulants, lubricants,potassium laureate, potassium oleate, potassium hydroxide, sulfur, zincoxide, corn starch, sulfur, chlorine, chalk, silica, clay, and otheradditives.

An embodiment of the present invention provides for a method ofmanufacturing a garment including: providing a shaping mold; contactingthe shaping mold with a first solution, wherein the first solution whenin contact with a second solution, causes the second solution tosolidify; contacting the first solution covered shaping mold with thesecond solution, the second solution being at least one of: latex,natural rubber latex, synthetic latex, butyl rubber, polyethylene,linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), low density polyethylene(LDPE), high density polyethylene, polypropylene, olefin copolymer,styrene/butadiene rubber (SBR), polyurethane, polyisoprene,polyvinylidene chloride, polychloroprene, carboxylated acrylonitrilebutadiene rubber, nitrile, graphene, spinifex grass, other grass,nanocellulose, vegan material, hypoallergenic material, organicmaterial, superelastomer, other elastomer, other polymer, othercopolymer, other polyolefin, and a combination of any of the foregoingmaterials; removing the shaping mold from the second solution when atleast one of a gelled and a solidified coating of a desired thickness isproduced on the shaping mold; drying the coating on the shaping mold;separating the coating from the shaping mold; and excising any excessmaterial from at least one of a thigh portion and a torso portion of thecoating. In an embodiment of the present invention, the second solutionincludes additives of at least one of: ammonia, water, soap, softeningagents, accelerators, antioxidants, salts, stabilizers, defoamers,dispersants, wetting agents, de-aeraters, antifungal and antibacterialcompounds, preservatives, pigments, anticoagulants, lubricants,potassium laureate, potassium oleate, potassium hydroxide, sulfur, zincoxide, corn starch, sulfur, chlorine, chalk, silica, clay, and otheradditives.

An embodiment of the present invention provides for a method ofmanufacturing a garment, including: providing a shaping mold; contactingthe shaping mold with a first solution, wherein the first solution whenin contact with a second solution, causes the second solution tosolidify; contacting the first solution covered shaping mold with thesecond solution, the second solution being at least one of: latex,natural rubber latex, synthetic latex, butyl rubber, polyethylene,linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), low density polyethylene(LDPE), high density polyethylene, polypropylene, olefin copolymer,styrene/butadiene rubber (SBR), polyurethane, polyisoprene,polyvinylidene chloride, polychloroprene, carboxylated acrylonitrilebutadiene rubber, nitrile, graphene, spinifex grass, other grass,nanocellulose, vegan material, hypoallergenic material, organicmaterial, superelastomer, other elastomer, other polymer, othercopolymer, other polyolefin, and a combination of any of the foregoingmaterials; removing the shaping mold from the second solution when atleast one of a gelled and a solidified coating of a desired thickness isproduced on the shaping mold; drying the coating on the shaping mold;contacting the second solution covered shaping mold with at least onethird solution; drying the at least one third solution coating on theshaping mold; separating the coating from the shaping mold; and excisingany excess material from at least one of a thigh portion and a torsoportion of the coating. In an embodiment of the present invention, thesecond solution includes additives of at least one of: ammonia, water,soap, softening agents, accelerators, antioxidants, salts, stabilizers,defoamers, dispersants, wetting agents, de-aeraters, antifungal andantibacterial compounds, preservatives, pigments, anticoagulants,lubricants, potassium laureate, potassium oleate, potassium hydroxide,sulfur, zinc oxide, corn starch, sulfur, chlorine, chalk, silica, clay,and other additives.

In an embodiment of the present invention, the shaping mold is in theshape of a rectangle, dual cones extending from a rectangular portion,and a planar curved portion. In an embodiment of the present invention,the shaping mold is one of: rectangular-shaped; cylindrical-shaped;curved planar shaped; planar shaped; flat planar shaped; shaped suchthat said front and back portions are two parallel flat planes connectedvia at least two edges; shaped such that said front and back portionsare two parallel curved planes connected via at least two edges; andrectangular-shaped and curved into a spiral shape. In an embodiment ofthe present invention, the first solution is a coagulant. In anembodiment of the present invention, the coating is at least one of: acompletely non-permeable material, a partially non-permeable material, apartially pliable material, and a completely pliable material. In anembodiment of the present invention, the partially non-permeablematerial has at least one of a microscopic opening, a deficiency in thematerial, a weakness in the material, and an opening for designpurposes, and the partially pliable material is at least one of materialhaving a non-flexible region and material having a reduced flexibilityregion. In an embodiment of the present invention, the coating is anelastomeric material having a thickness of one of: 0.33 millimeters,greater than 0.33 millimeters, and less than 0.33 millimeters. In anembodiment of the present invention, the excising of the excess materialoccurs so that there is a front portion and a back portion of thecoating joined so as to form an opening at a top portion of the coating,and so that two thigh portions for covering at least part of tworespective thigh regions are provided.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a method ofmanufacturing a garment, including: providing a shaping housing;contacting the shaping housing with a solution; removing the shapinghousing from the solution when at least one of: a gelled and asolidified coating of a desired thickness, is produced on the shapinghousing; drying the coating on the shaping housing; separating thecoating from the shaping housing; and excising any excess material fromat least one of a thigh portion and a torso portion of the coating. Inan embodiment, the solution is at least one of: latex, natural rubberlatex, synthetic latex, butyl rubber, polyethylene, linear low densitypolyethylene (LLDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), high densitypolyethylene, polypropylene, olefin copolymer, styrene/butadiene rubber(SBR), polyurethane, polyisoprene, polyvinylidene chloride,polychloroprene, carboxylated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, nitrile,graphene, spinifex grass, other grass, nanocellulose, vegan material,hypoallergenic material, organic material, superelastomer, otherelastomer, other polymer, other copolymer, other polyolefin, and acombination of any of the foregoing materials. In an embodiment of thepresent invention, the solution includes additives of at least one of:ammonia, water, soap, softening agents, accelerators, antioxidants,salts, stabilizers, defoamers, dispersants, wetting agents, de-aeraters,antifungal and antibacterial compounds, preservatives, pigments,anticoagulants, lubricants, potassium laureate, potassium oleate,potassium hydroxide, sulfur, zinc oxide, corn starch, sulfur, chlorine,chalk, silica, clay, and other additives. In an embodiment, the coatingis at least one of: seamless and wearable by a human. In an embodiment,the coating is at least one of a completely non-permeable material, apartially non-permeable material, a partially pliable material, and acompletely pliable material. In an embodiment, the partiallynon-permeable material has at least one of: a microscopic opening, adeficiency in the material, a weakness in the material, and an openingfor design purposes. In an embodiment, the partially pliable material isat least one of: material having a non-flexible region and materialhaving a reduced flexibility region. In an embodiment, the shapinghousing is put into contact with the at least one solution more thanonce to create the coating that has a thickness is at least one of: 0.33millimeters, less than 0.33 millimeters, and greater than 0.33millimeters.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a system ofmanufacturing a garment, including: a shaping mold, wherein the shapingmold has a front portion, a back portion, a right and a left sideportions, and a bottom portion, so that the front, back, right side,left side, and bottom portions are connected to form the shaping mold asa three-dimensional structure; at least one solution, wherein the atleast one solution when in contact with the shaping mold solidifies;removing the shaping mold from a second of the at least one solutionwhen at least one of a gelled and a solidified coating of a desiredthickness is produced on the shaping mold; drying the coating on theshaping mold; contacting the second solution covered shaping mold withat least one third solution; drying the at least one third solutioncoating on the shaping mold; separating the coating from the shapingmold; and excising any excess material from at least one of a thighportion and a torso portion of the coating. In an embodiment, the atleast one solution is a first and a second solutions, wherein the firstsolution is put in contact with the shaping mold, and the secondsolution is put in contact with the first solution on the shaping mold,wherein the first solution when in contact with the second solutioncauses the second solution to solidify. In an embodiment, the at leastone solution is at least one of: latex, natural rubber latex, syntheticlatex, butyl rubber, polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene(LLDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), high density polyethylene,polypropylene, olefin copolymer, styrene/butadiene rubber (SBR),polyurethane, polyisoprene, polyvinylidene chloride, polychloroprene,carboxylated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, nitrile, graphene, spinifexgrass, other grass, nanocellulose, vegan material, hypoallergenicmaterial, organic material, superelastomer, other elastomer, otherpolymer, other copolymer, other polyolefin, and a combination of any ofthe foregoing materials. In an embodiment of the present invention, theat least one solution includes additives of at least one of: ammonia,water, soap, softening agents, accelerators, antioxidants, salts,stabilizers, defoamers, dispersants, wetting agents, de-aeraters,antifungal and antibacterial compounds, preservatives, pigments,anticoagulants, lubricants, potassium laureate, potassium oleate,potassium hydroxide, sulfur, zinc oxide, corn starch, sulfur, chlorine,chalk, silica, clay, and other additives.

An embodiment of the present invention provides for an apparatus forforming a garment embodiment according to the embodiment describedherein and those that would be readily apparent variations.

An embodiment of the present invention provides for an apparatus in theform of a shaping mold. In an embodiment, the shaping mold is a planarmold or a curved planar mold. In an embodiment, the shaping mold is aplanar mold or curved planar mold that is curved as a S-shaped form, ane-shaped form, a c-shaped form, a u-shaped form, or other form in orderto reduce the width of the mold. This can be useful in production, or instorage of the molds. In an embodiment, the shaping mold includes afirst portion resembling a rectangular mold and two conical portionsattached to the first portion. In an embodiment, the shaping mold ishollow or solid. In an embodiment, the mold is usable for a dip moldingprocess. In an embodiment, the shaping mold is of a material thatfunctions well with the various elastomeric-type and other typematerials used. In an embodiment, the shaping mold is made of more thanone material, allowing for a base material to provide a strong orresilient mold along with a different material coating which reactsappropriately with the solutions encountered to form the membrane and/orto remove the membrane. In an embodiment, the shaping mold has a coatingor is made entirely of the same coating which allows for the formationof the membrane and/or easy removal of the membrane. In an embodiment,certain portions of the membrane are excised or removed before removingthe membrane from the shaping mold. In an embodiment, the excising ofthe membrane can be effected by use of a solution in discrete manner sothat the solution removes only a desired portion of the membrane. In anembodiment, the excising of the membrane can be effected by the use of aknife, scissors, or other device used to cut or remove a desired portionof the membrane.

An embodiment of the present invention provides for a mold with ahousing having a front portion, a back portion, a right and a left sideportions, and a bottom portion, so that the front, back, right side,left side, and bottom portions are connected to form the housing as athree-dimensional structure, wherein the housing allows for beingdip-molded in a solution which at least semi-solidifies on the housing.In an embodiment, the housing is one of: rectangular-shaped;cylindrical-shaped; curved planar shaped; planar shaped; flat planarshaped; shaped such that said front and back portions are two parallelflat planes connected via at least two edges; shaped such that saidfront and back portions are two parallel curved planes connected via atleast two edges; and rectangular-shaped which is curved into a spiralshape. In an embodiment, the front and back portions are planar curved.In an embodiment, the mold is a flat planar mold in a U-shape withcurved corners to allow for less waste of material and/or solution. Inan embodiment, the mold is a curved planar mold in a U-shape with curvedcorners to allow for less waste of material and/or solution. In anembodiment, a flat planar mold has a cut-out in the middle of the bottompart of the mold simulating the legs of a boy-short version. In anembodiment, a curved planar mold has a cut-out in the middle of thebottom part of the mold simulating the legs of a boy-short version. Inan embodiment, the housing is at least one of: filled with solidmaterial, hollow, and partially filled with material. In an embodiment,the housing allows for the use of an apparatus to attach to a topportion of the housing, the apparatus being used to do at least one of:holding the housing during dip-molding, holding the housing duringdrying, and holding the housing during removal of material. In anembodiment, the apparatus is at least one of: a gripping device, a wire,a hanging device, a screwed-in device, a magnetic device, or otherattachment or positioning or holding device. In an embodiment, thehousing is made of at least two materials wherein a first of the atleast two materials is a material resistant to corrosion, and a secondof the at least two materials is a material which does not permanentlybind with polymer solution, wherein the second of the at least twomaterials is layered over the first of the at least two materials. In anembodiment, the housing is composed of a material that is coatable witha completely non-permeable material, a partially non-permeable material,a partially pliable material, and a completely pliable material. In anembodiment, the housing is coatable by a coating that is an elastomericmaterial having a thickness of one of: 0.33 millimeters, less than 0.33millimeters, and greater than 0.33 millimeters. In an embodiment, thehousing has a material coating which allows for at least one of: aformation of a membrane from a solidifying solution, a removal of amembrane formed from a solidifying solution on the housing, andresistance to sharp cutting instruments.

An embodiment of the present invention provides for a mold on which agarment can be formed, including: a rectangular-shaped housing having afront portion, a back portion, a left side portion, and a right sideportion, wherein the front portion, back portion, and left side andright side portions, are connected to each other to form athree-dimensional rectangular-shaped housing; a first cylindricalhousing, wherein a top portion edge of the first cylindrical housing isconnected to a bottom portion edge of the rectangular-shaped housing, sothat the top portion edge of the first cylindrical housing is connectedwith the left side portion, the front portion, and the back portion; asecond cylindrical housing, wherein a top portion edge of the secondcylindrical housing is connected to the bottom portion edge of therectangular-shaped housing, so that the top portion edge of the firstcylindrical housing is connected with the right side portion, the frontportion, and the back portion; and, a middle portion having a frontedge, a back edge, a right side edge and a left side edge, wherein themiddle portion front edge is connected to the rectangular-shaped housingfront edge, the middle portion back edge is connected to therectangular-shaped housing back edge, the middle portion right side edgeis connected to the second cylindrical housing, and the middle portionleft side edge is connected to the first rectangular-shaped housing. Inan embodiment, the first cylindrical housing and the second cylindricalhousing are each at least one of: an ellipsoid and an ovoid In anembodiment, a mold includes a first conical portion connected to abottom portion edge of the first cylindrical housing; and a secondconical portion connected to a bottom portion edge of the secondcylindrical housing. In an embodiment, the housing is made of at leasttwo materials wherein a second of the at least two materials is amaterial which does not bind with coagulants, wherein the second of theat least two materials is layered over a first of the at least twomaterials. In an embodiment, the housing is coatable with a completelynon-permeable material, a partially non-permeable material, a partiallypliable material, and a completely pliable material. In an embodiment,the housing has a material coating which allows for at least one of: aformation of a membrane from a solidifying solution, a removal of amembrane formed from a solidifying solution on the housing, andresistance to sharp cutting instruments. In an embodiment, the housingis at least one of: filled with solid material, hollow, and partiallyfilled with material. In an embodiment, the housing allows for the useof an apparatus to attach to a top portion of the housing, the apparatusbeing used to do at least one of: holding the housing duringdip-molding, holding the housing during drying, and holding the housingduring removal of material. In an embodiment, the apparatus is at leastone of: a gripping device, a wire, a hanging device, a screwed-indevice, and a magnetic device. In an embodiment, the first and secondcylindrical shaped housings are sized to fit a thigh of a human.

In an embodiment of the present invention, a mold for forming thebarrier garment is solid material, not having a hollowed interior. In anembodiment of the present invention, the solid material can be chosen toallow for a transfer of heat or a non-transfer of heat. In an embodimentof the present invention, a mold for forming the barrier garment is ahollowed structured housing. In an embodiment of the present invention,a mold is a hollowed structured housing allowing for less cost ofmaterials and process for manufacturing the mold. In an embodiment ofthe present invention, a mold for forming the barrier garment is planarcurved, planar flat, planar S shaped, planar curved C shaped, planarcurved E shaped, planar curved U shaped, or another type of planarcurved shape for manufacturing, and a three dimensional rectangular-likeshape.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A shows a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1B shows a rear view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1C shows a left side view of an embodiment of the present inventionfolded such that the back portion and the front portion touch.

FIG. 2 shows a front view of an embodiment of the present inventiondisposed on a body's lower torso and upper legs.

FIG. 3 shows a rear view of an embodiment of the present inventiondisposed on a body's lower backside and upper legs.

FIG. 4A shows a side view of an embodiment of the present inventiondisposed on a body's right lower torso and upper leg.

FIG. 4B shows a caudal view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5A shows a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5B shows a rear view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5C shows a left side view of an embodiment of the present inventionfolded such that the back portion and the front portion touch.

FIG. 6 shows a front view of an embodiment of the present inventiondisposed on a body's lower torso and upper legs.

FIG. 7 shows a rear view of an embodiment of the present inventiondisposed on a body's lower backside and upper legs.

FIG. 8A shows a side view of an embodiment of the present inventiondisposed on a body's right lower torso and upper leg.

FIG. 8B shows a caudal view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9A shows a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9B shows a rear view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9C shows a left side view of an embodiment of the present inventionfolded such that the back portion and the front portion touch.

FIG. 9D shows a front view and measurements of an embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 9E shows a front view and measurements of an embodiment of thepresent invention.

FIG. 10A shows a front view of an embodiment of the present inventiondisposed on a body's lower torso and upper legs.

FIG. 10B shows a rear view of an embodiment of the present inventiondisposed on a body's lower backside and upper legs.

FIG. 10C shows a side view of an embodiment of the present inventiondisposed on a body's right lower torso and upper leg.

FIG. 10D shows a caudal view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11A shows a front and rear view of an embodiment of the presentinvention as worn on a body.

FIG. 11B shows a front and rear view of an embodiment of the presentinvention as worn on a body.

FIG. 11C shows a front and rear view of an embodiment of the presentinvention as worn on a body.

FIG. 11D shows a front and rear view of an embodiment of the presentinvention as worn on a body.

FIG. 11E shows a front and rear view of an embodiment of the presentinvention as worn on a body.

FIG. 11F shows a front and rear view of an embodiment of the presentinvention as worn on a body.

FIG. 11G shows a front and rear view of an embodiment of the presentinvention as worn on a body.

FIG. 11H shows a front and rear view of an embodiment of the presentinvention as worn on a body.

FIG. 12 shows a front view of multiple embodiments of the presentinvention as worn on a body.

FIG. 13 shows a rear view of multiple embodiments of the presentinvention as worn on a body.

FIG. 14A shows a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14B shows a side and rear view of an embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 14C shows a rear view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14D shows a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14E shows a rear view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15A shows a front view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15B shows a right side view of an embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 15C shows a rear view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16A shows a caudal view of an embodiment of the present inventionhaving pleats in the vulval area.

FIG. 16B shows a caudal view of an embodiment of the present inventionhaving pleats in the vulval and anal area.

FIG. 16C shows a caudal view of an embodiment of the present inventionhaving texture beads.

FIG. 17 shows a chart illustrating a comparison of thicknesses of thestate of the art.

FIG. 18 shows a chart illustrating an approximate expandability of thestate of the art.

FIG. 19 shows a flow chart illustrating a method of using an embodimentof the present invention.

FIG. 20 shows a flow chart illustrating a manufacturing processembodiment for manufacturing a garment embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 21A shows a front view of a flat mold embodiment for manufacturinga garment embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21B shows a top view of a flat mold embodiment for manufacturing agarment embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21C shows a front view of a flat mold embodiment for manufacturinga garment embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21D shows a front view of a flat mold embodiment for manufacturinga garment embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 21E shows a front view of a flat mold embodiment for manufacturinga garment embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22A shows a front and top view of a curved mold embodiment formanufacturing a garment embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22B shows a front and top view of a curved mold embodiment formanufacturing a garment embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22C shows a front and top view of a curved mold embodiment formanufacturing a garment embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22D shows a front and top view of a curved mold embodiment formanufacturing a garment embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22E shows a side and bottom view of a curved mold embodiment formanufacturing a garment embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 22F shows a front and top view of a curved mold embodiment formanufacturing a garment embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 23 shows a flowchart of a manufacturing process embodiment using asubstantially planar flat mold form embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 24 shows a flowchart of a manufacturing process embodiment using asubstantially planar curved mold form embodiment of the presentinvention.

FIG. 25A shows a semi-anatomical mold embodiment with a flat bottom formanufacturing a garment embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 25B shows a semi-anatomical mold embodiment with a conical bottomfor manufacturing a garment embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 25C shows a semi-anatomical mold embodiment with a conical bottomfor manufacturing a garment embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 25D shows a semi-anatomical mold embodiment with a conical bottomfor manufacturing a garment embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 26 shows a flowchart of a manufacturing process embodiment using asemi-anatomical mold form embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 27A shows a front view of an embodiment of the present invention asheld up by a hand

FIG. 27B shows a front top view of an embodiment of the presentinvention when a hand is inserted into it.

FIG. 28 shows a top view of a pattern used for manufacturing a garmentembodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 29 shows an example method of manufacturing according to anembodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 30 shows an example garment apparatus.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

An embodiment of the barrier is illustrated in FIGS. 1A, 1B, 1C. FIG. 1Ais a front view of an embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a rear view of theembodiment. The barrier, generally designated 10, is configured in theoverall shape of an undergarment. Barrier 10 includes a front portion12, a genital portion 14, and a back portion 16. In this embodiment,genital portion 14 and back portion 16 include a crease 15. Thisembodiment also includes thigh portions 18 and 19, which are eachconnected to front portion 12 and to back portion 16. FIG. 1C is a leftview of the embodiment folded such that back portion 16 and frontportion 12 are touching.

An embodiment of barrier 10 is illustrated in FIG. 2, FIG. 3, and FIGS.4A to 4B, in front, rear, side, and caudal views, respectively. In FIG.2, FIG. 3, and FIGS. 4A, 4B, barrier 10 is being worn by a wearer orbody or receiver 11, depicted here as female. Wearer 11's sexual partneris described herein as the “performer” of oral sex. In FIG. 2, FIG. 3,and FIGS. 4A, 4B, front portion 12 extends from the vicinity abovewearer 11′s pelvis downward and meets with genital portion 14. Genitalportion 14 covers wearer 11's vulva, perineum, anus, and groin andextends to back portion 16. Back portion 16 covers wearer 11's buttocks.In some embodiments, inner-thigh portions 28 and 29 extend down thewearer's inner thighs at least 2 mm and as far as knee-length, in orderto anchor the barrier in place, to prevent skin-to-skin contact betweenthe performer and the wearer's thighs, and to provide for extra materialthat can slide up the inner thighs to allow penetration beyond theelastomeric capabilities of the material.

An embodiment of the barrier is illustrated in FIGS. 5A to 5C. FIG. 5Ais a front view, and FIG. 5B is a rear view. In this embodiment, genitalportion 14 does not include a crease. This embodiment includes thighportions 18 and 19, which have less curvature than in some otherembodiments, and which are each connected to front portion 12 and toback portion 16, which also has less curvature than in some otherembodiments. FIG. 5C is a left view folded such that back portion 16 andfront portion 12 are touching.

An embodiment of barrier 10 is illustrated in FIG. 6, FIG. 7, and FIGS.8A, 8B in front, rear, side, and caudal views, respectively. In FIG. 6,FIG. 7, and FIGS. 8A, 8B, barrier 10 is worn by a human wearer 11. Inthis embodiment, genital portion 14 does not have a crease.

An embodiment of the barrier is illustrated in FIGS. 9A to 9E. FIG. 9Ais a front view, and FIG. 9B is a rear view. In this embodiment, thegenital portion 14 is wider than in some other embodiments and widerthan the genital area of most female humans, and the bottom edges forthe legs extend up from the genital portion 14 and out to the thighportions 18 and 19. FIG. 9C is a left view folded such that back portion16 and front portion 12 are touching. In the various embodimentsillustrated in the Drawings, certain edges 54 in FIGS. 11 to 15 can showdifferent curvatures due to the drafting of the embodiment drawingrather than an indication of a specific curvature. In fact, these edges54 can be straight, curved, scalloped, etc.

An embodiment of barrier 10 is illustrated in FIGS. 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D,in front, rear, side, and caudal views, respectively. In FIGS. 10A to10D, barrier 10 is being worn by a wearer 11. In this embodiment, thegenital portion 14 is wider than in some other embodiments, and whenplaced on the body the outside edges of genital portion 14 forminner-thigh portions 28 and 29. The bottom edges for the legs extend upfrom the genital portion 14 and out to the thigh portions 18 and 19. Inan embodiment, the outside edges of the genital portion 14 forminginner-thigh portions 28 and 29 provide for some slight or small excessmaterial to gather on each of the outer sides of the labia adjacent tothe wearer's inner thigh. In an embodiment, it is possible that a veryslight excess or a crease will form in the inner labia when some wearersdon the barrier 10—but this very slight excess is much less than theslight excess material gathering at the outside edges of the genitalportion 14. This slight excess material allows for the excess materialof the genital portion 14 to move slightly in response to smallpenetrations or touching in the vaginal or inner labia regions of awearer, without exposing portions of the outer and/or inner labia. Forexample, in this embodiment, the excess material does not leave theouter sides of the labia unless there is a vaginal or inner labiapenetration or touching necessitating a movement of the slight excessmaterial as the material stretches to accommodate the penetration ortouching. In an embodiment, the T-shape barrier shown in FIGS. 9A to 9E,when worn by a person can look like FIGS. 10A to 10D. In someembodiments, as shown in FIG. 9D, the top edge is approximately 15inches wide and has a circumference of approximately 30 inches, thegenital portion is approximately 7 inches wide, the garment isapproximately 10 inches high when laid flat, and the thigh portion isapproximately 6 inches high. In an embodiment similar to FIGS. 9A to 9Eand FIGS. 10A to 10D, thigh portions 18 and 19 are shorter, such thatthe barrier when worn resembles a bikini style. In some embodiments, asshown in FIG. 9E, the top edge is approximately 15 inches wide and has acircumference of approximately 30 inches, the genital portion isapproximately 7 inches wide, the garment is approximately 10 inches highwhen laid flat, and the thigh portion is approximately 2 inches high.

One feature of embodiments of the barrier including bottom edges (e.g.,bottom edges 54) as depicted in FIGS. 9A to 9E, FIGS. 10A to 10D, FIGS.11C, 11H, FIGS. 14A to 14E, and FIGS. 15A to 15C, or bottom edges 57 asdepicted in FIG. 11G, FIG. 12, and FIG. 13, is that the material alongthe groin portion 14 gathers in useful ways on different bodies—on somebodies the material gathers into wrinkles, and on other bodies thematerial rests along the inner thighs—and the material along the groinportion 14 can be moved inward on the groin to allow additionalpenetration into the vagina, beyond what is possible from the material'selastomeric qualities.

Some embodiments cover more or less surface area than other embodiments,as shown in FIGS. 11A to 11H, FIG. 12, and FIG. 13. Some embodimentshave bottom edges 50 that extend several centimeters down the thighs andare parallel to the ground, bottom edges 52 that extend only a fewcentimeters or millimeters down the inner thighs and are parallel to theground, or bottom edges 54 or 57 that extend only a few millimeters downthe inner thighs and extend up on the outer thighs. Other embodiments donot cover the inner thighs and have bottom edges 56 or 58 that extendfrom each side of the genital portion to the sides of the waist in aboy-short (56) or bikini (58) style. Any of these embodiments could havetop edges 60, 62, or 64 that extend to various heights of a body's torsoand backside. FIGS. 11A to 11H show various embodiments of the barrierincluding an assortment of top edges 60, 62, or 64 and bottom edges 50,52, 54, 56, 57, and 58. The embodiment depicted in FIG. 11H alsoincludes seam 68.

FIGS. 14A to 14E and FIGS. 15A to 15C show photographs of an embodimentincluding the bottom edges 54 depicted in FIGS. 9A to 9E and FIGS. 10Ato 10D. On a female human wearer, FIG. 14A shows a front view (redactedfor modesty), FIG. 14B shows a side and rear view, FIG. 14C shows a rearview, FIG. 14D shows a front view (redacted for modesty), and FIG. 14Eshows a rear view. FIG. 15A shows a front view, FIG. 15B shows a rightside view, and FIG. 15C shows a back view, of an embodiment as worn onan (anatomically female) mannequin.

In an embodiment, all portions, including genital portion 14, areconfigured to fit tightly to the body, both at rest and while engagingin sexual activity. Genital portion 14 contours the body, unlikeconventional barriers, for several reasons. First, the aesthetics ofsexual activity are very important in maintaining arousal, particularlyamong partners who may be distracted by concern regarding STIs. Sexualpartners utilizing a prophylactic want to view the body-contouring lookof many contemporary fashions. Some embodiments so tightly contour thebody that wrinkles 20 are created by folds of the material and shadows22 are created by the barrier's contour of the wearer's anatomy, as inFIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIGS. 4A to 4B, FIGS. 10A to 10D, FIGS. 14A to 14E, andFIGS. 15A to 15C. In an embodiment, for example, those wrinkles 20 andshadows 22, while most likely to appear on the creases between the innerthighs and the genital region and under the curves of the buttocks, willappear in different locations when worn by wearers of different shapesand sizes. Also, some embodiments, such as that depicted in FIG. 6, FIG.7, and FIGS. 8A, 8B, do not have wrinkles 20 or shadows 22. Also,genital portion 14 fits snugly such that in most cases only one layer ofmaterial—rather than additional layers created by the folding of excessmaterial, such as a long protrusion—exists between the performer and thewearer. If additional layers created by the folding of excess materialare present, they could diminish sensation for the wearer and preventbreathing and cause gagging for the performer. Furthermore, the excessmaterial could allow bacteria from the anus to reach the vaginal cavity.In some embodiments, the sides of the garment provide for a frictionbetween the material of the garment and the wearer's hips and/or thighs.The friction or resistance to movement allows for better staying abilityon the wearer, so that the garment does not move or shift significantlyduring activity, while preventing the necessity of tight oruncomfortable straps used in other apparatuses to hold dental dams inplace. In an embodiment, the friction of the garment against thewearer's body provides a close, stable fit. This can provide a morestable and relatively non-moving garment on the wearer's body, in acomfortable-like manner, so that the material is held in place on thewearer specifically in the genital area, without the addition or use oftight uncomfortable straps or ties.

In an embodiment, barrier 10 is formed of one or more layers, with eachlayer including one or more substantially impervious material(s) such asnatural rubber latex, synthetic latex, latex, butyl rubber,polyethylene, linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE), low densitypolyethylene (LDPE), high density polyethylene, polypropylene, olefincopolymer, styrene/butadiene rubber (SBR), polyurethane, polyisoprene,polyvinylidene chloride, polychloroprene, carboxylated acrylonitrilebutadiene rubber, nitrile, graphene, spinifex grass, other grass,nanocellulose, superelastomer, vegan material, hypoallergenic material,organic material, other elastomer, other polymer, other copolymer, otherpolyolefin, and/or a combination of any of these materials. The materialcan also include additives such as ammonia, water, soap, softeningagents, accelerators, antioxidants, salts, stabilizers, defoamers,dispersants, wetting agents, de-aeraters, antifungal and antibacterialcompounds, preservatives, pigments, anticoagulants, lubricants,potassium laureate, potassium oleate, potassium hydroxide, sulfur, zincoxide, corn starch, sulfur, chlorine, chalk, silica, clay, and otheradditives. The barrier 10 is flexible enough for the wearer tocomfortably reposition her body; pliable enough to show an outline ofthe wearer's anatomy for aesthetic appeal and for easy identification bythe performer; strong enough to prevent breakage during vigorous use;and of a thickness similar to a conventional condom or a dental dam, toallow the greatest degree of tactile sensitivity and to prevent fatigueof the performer.

In an embodiment, the garment can be one or more layers of anelastomeric material or other flexible-type material such as amoisture-resistant spandex or other textile. In an embodiment, thegarment can be composed of more than one type of material in the samegarment or layers of the garment. In an embodiment, the garment caninclude material that is dipped in or otherwise coated in a solution ormaterial. In an embodiment, the garment can include at least one printedpattern. For example, the printed pattern/coloring can be included inthe solution, be added as a subsequent solution for dipping, bepainted/sprayed on, and/or be added in another available manner to thegarment. In some embodiments, items of material known in the fashionarts are attached to the barrier for decorative purposes.

Some embodiments of the barrier have an interchangeable front and back,such that the wearer can quickly put on the garment without determiningwhich side is the front portion and which side is the back portion. Forexample, the barrier depicted in FIGS. 14A to 14E and FIGS. 15A to 15Chas an interchangeable front and back. Other embodiments include adifferent cut, seam, embellishment, and/or design in the front ascompared to the back, such that there is a designated front portion anda designated back portion of the garment. For example, the barrierembodiment depicted in FIG. 11H has a different cut in the front and theback.

In some embodiments of the barrier, color, pattern, scent, and taste arevaried, and some embodiments of the barrier are coated with lubricantand/or powder. In an embodiment, the material of the barrier, the powderdusted on the barrier, and/or the lubricant applied to the barrier isscented and/or has a taste. For example, the scent and/or taste can bestrawberry, raspberry, any other fruit flavor, chocolate, vanilla,caramel, any other confectionary flavor, bacon, steak, chicken,pistachio, peanut, any other food flavor, spearmint, peppermint, sage,any other herb flavor, and/or any other flavor known in the art. Forexample, the scent and/or taste can be organic/vegan.

Some embodiments include texture to increase sensation, such as (but notlimited to) the accordion folds 80 depicted in FIG. 16A over the vulvaand FIG. 16B over the full genital region and the texture beads 82depicted in FIG. 16C (which, in addition to providing texture, can alsodecrease the wearer's insecurity regarding bumps that are characteristicof STI outbreaks). In some embodiments, creases and/or seams such ascrease or seam 68, as depicted in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13—or the shortercrease 15 as depicted in FIGS. 1A to 1C, FIG. 3, and FIGS. 4A to4B—increase sensation through texture and allow greater access for theperformer to the area between the wearer's right and left labia majoraand to the anus and perineum. Some embodiments include texture orcut-outs in a “figure eight”, a swirl, an alphanumeric symbol, a heart,a logo, a brand name, a brand initial, and/or another shape, either as adecorative element, to keep the garment in place, and/or to instruct theperformer where to move their tongue. Some embodiments include othertextures including bumps, ruched material, et al. Some embodimentsinclude lubricant, cooling lubricant, warming lubricant, cooling liquid,and/or warming liquid to increase sensation.

In some embodiments, the genital region of the garment is manufacturedas a wider area than that of fashion undergarments, to allow differentuses. In some embodiments, the genital region of the garment ismanufactured as a wider area to allow for less pulling of garmentmaterial away from the thigh regions or the sides of the genital region.In some embodiments, as the garment with a wider area is pulled up overthe legs, the material on the sides of the genital region will dragalong the inner thighs; on some users that material will rest into placeon the top of the inner thighs, and in other users that material willgather on the sides of the genital region, i.e., between each outerlabia and its adjacent leg. Due to this excess width, while oral sex isbeing performed on a wearer of such an embodiment, the material thatsits at the inner thighs and/or on the sides of the genital region canmove slightly in response to vaginal penetration by a tongue, fingers,or other objects without exposing portions of the outer and/or innerlabia, as would a garment with a genital region having the width offashion undergarments. In an embodiment, material can gather slightlybetween a left outer side of the labia and the respective adjacent leftthigh region, and/or between a right outer side of the labia and therespective adjacent right thigh region. For example, in this embodiment,the material does not gather in the inner labia and/or vaginal areaunless, or gathers only minimally in the inner labia and/or vaginal areauntil, the user effects a vaginal or other penetration or touching whichnecessitates the movement of the slight material excess as the materialstretches due to such penetration or action.

In an embodiment, the outer edges of the thigh regions and/or the torsoregion are a smaller circumference to enforce an effective seal orclosure to prevent fluids from escaping during use.

In some embodiments, the top edges are straight across the waist orhips. In some embodiments, the top edges are scooped in the front and/orthe back such that the thigh portions extend higher than the middleportion and/or the back portion. This scooping can be achieved throughcutting, die-cutting, excising, or any other method known in the art. Insome embodiments, other functional and/or design options are availablefor the top edges or the bottom edges, including a downward diamond cut,scalloped cuts, fringing, and so forth. Likewise, after themanufacturing of the barrier garment, in embodiments, additionalembellishments can be glued, heated, or attached to the barrier garmentincluding lace, spandex, cotton, and other materials for aestheticand/or functional purposes. For example, different material can be addedto the barrier garment in order to increase the usability, design,and/or aesthetic of the barrier garment for a different texture or ahandle device to pull on the barrier garment.

Some embodiments have bottom edges 50, 52, 54, 56, or 58 and/or topedges 60, 62, or 64 that are rolled, reinforced, sewn, heated, cut,multi-layered, sealed, and/or manufactured in another way so as toprovide additional strength to the edges and, in some embodiments, toprevent ingress and/or egress of fluids. Some embodiments have bottomedges 50, 52, 54, 56, 57, or 58 and/or top edges 60, 62, or 64 that aretighter than the remainder of the barrier. Some embodiments have bottomedges 50, 52, 54, 56, 57, or 58 and/or top edges 60, 62, or 64 that arecut in a decorative manner, for example scalloped, fringed, or any othermanner known in the art.

The thickness of the barrier is varied in some embodiments. FIG. 17shows a chart 170 that depicts the thickness (in millimeters) of thestate of the art. The thickness of novelty rubber underwear, at 0.33 mmor thicker, is more than four times thicker than an oral dam, more thanfive times thicker than a condom, and more than six times thicker than athin condom. As a result, the novelty rubber underwear transferssubstantially less sensation from the performer's side to therecipient's side, causing a less-pleasurable sexual experience. In someembodiments, the barrier has a thickness comparable to a thin condom,condom, and/or oral dam and therefore is substantially thinner thannovelty rubber underwear. FIG. 27A and FIG. 27B show a thickness of abarrier embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 27A shows that thebarrier embodiment is extremely thin when held up by a hand, and itdrapes down gracefully. FIG. 27B shows that the barrier embodimentcurves along the anatomy of the hand The barrier responds similarly whenplaced on a genital region.

Some embodiments have more expandability than other embodiments. Forexample, FIG. 18 contains chart 180 that depicts the expandability ofthe state of the art. The condom, thin condom, and oral dam haveexpandability of 250-350%, or more, of their length at rest. (Forexample, a 10 mm piece of a thin condom will stretch to 40 mm.) Plasticwrap and novelty rubber underwear are significantly less expandable. Insome embodiments, the barrier has an expandability comparable to acondom, thin condom, and/or oral dam.

In an embodiment, the barrier responds to the application of pressure byexpanding, though it need only be expandable enough to fitslightly-different sized wearers and to allow insertion of a tongue. Inan embodiment, the barrier is manufactured in a range of sizes, reducingthe need for expandability of the material. In another embodiment, thebarrier is sufficiently expandable such that a single barrier can expandto fit wearers of most shapes and sizes.

In an embodiment, the barrier is donned before sexual activity takesplace, either immediately before or as an undergarment worn fornon-sexual activity. To don the barrier, one leg of the wearer isinserted in each of the spaces between the genital portion and the thighportions, with the front portion facing forward. If desired, a lubricantcan be applied inside the barrier for ease of donning and to increasesensation for the wearer. A performer then contacts the exterior portionof the membrane with their tongue, mouth, nose, fingers, and/or othersmall protuberances. After use, the device is pulled off or rolleddownward off the wearer.

As process 190 depicted in FIG. 19 shows, a method of oral-sexualrelations includes:

Step 1 (191): Don the undergarment by: (i) inserting each of thewearer's legs between the top opening and one side of the membrane, and(ii) pulling the membrane against the genital area and around the torsoof the wearer.

Step 2 (192): A person other than the wearer contacts the exteriorportion of the membrane with said person's tongue, mouth, nose, fingers,or other small protuberances.

In some embodiments, the barrier is formed by cutting a sheet ofmaterial in a pattern and creating seams 152 to connect portions of saidmaterial. Seams can be created using adhesive, liquid latex, UV-curedadhesive, tape, glue, thread, or any method known in the art. In someembodiments, said seams 152 can be located on the sides of the thighs(e.g., as shown in FIG. 15B), in the genital region of the barrier,and/or in any other location(s) suitable for a seam. FIG. 28 shows apattern that can be cut into a sheet of material to create an embodimentof the barrier. Front portion 281 connects to genital portion 282, whichconnects to back portion 283. Side portion 286 is seamed with sideportion 284, and side portion 287 is seamed with side portion 285.

FIG. 29 shows an embodiment 290 of a method of manufacturing a barriergarment (for example, one such as that shown in FIG. 30) from a sheet oflatex as follows:

Step 1 (291): Prepare a sheet of latex or other material, as describedherein, for a barrier garment for use in sexual relations. The sheet ofmaterial can be a continuous sheet or roll of material that is extendedwhen needed either manually or via a machine.

Step 2 (292): Stamp out or cut out an I-shaped form in the sheet ofmaterial. For example, the stamp out can be by a machine having theshape predetermined. For example, the cut out can be done manually or bya machine to cut away with a blade, laser, or other device, unneededmaterial from the sheet of material. For example, the I-shaped form canbe a variety of different measurements, depending upon the intendedwearer or needs. In an embodiment, the I-shaped form has measurementsaccording to those provided in FIG. 9D or FIG. 9E, or, for example, inFIG. 30.

Step 3 (293): Apply an adhesive, liquid latex, UV-cured adhesive, tape,glue, thread, or any binding method available to approximately an outeredge of the garment. In an embodiment, the binding method is applied toonly the outer edges of the longer horizontal region. See, e.g., FIG.30, binding method applied 309, 310.

Step 4 (294): Fold the I-shaped form in half so that the two horizontalregions of the I-shaped form meet flush against their top edges, and sothat the outer edges having the binding method applied on the longerhorizontal region are not touching the opposing shorter horizontalregion.

Step 5 (295): Fold each of the outer edges of the longer horizontalregion onto the shorter horizontal region so that the two bind via thebinding method applied, forming a seam on each side.

Step 6 (296): Trim any unwanted material from the edges of the formedseams.

In FIG. 30, an example garment material is shown in the either stampedout or cut out or made I-shaped form 300. For example, in an embodiment,the measurement of a first horizontal region 308 is of a shorter widththan the second horizontal region 307. For example, in an embodiment,the first horizontal region 308 has a width of approximately 15 inches.For example, in an embodiment, the second horizontal region 307 has awidth longer than approximately 15 inches. For example, the secondhorizontal region 307 has an approximate width of 15.5 inches, 16inches, 17 inches, or longer. In an embodiment, the form 300 has a totallength 301 which encompasses the first horizontal region length 302, thevertical region length 303, and the second horizontal region length 304.For example, the form's total length 301 can be approximately 20 inches.For example, the form's total length 301 can be more or less thanapproximately 20 inches depending upon the size of the intended weareror of the intended garment. For example, the first horizontal regionlength 302 and the second horizontal region length 304 are equal inlength. For example, the horizontal region lengths 302, 304 are eachapproximately 6 inches. For example, the horizontal region lengths 302,304 are each approximately 2 inches. For example, the horizontal regionlengths 302, 304 are a size that is useful for a specific type ofgarment (e.g., boyshort, panty, bikini, et al.). For example, one of thefirst or second horizontal region lengths 302, 304 is longer in lengththan the second or first horizontal region lengths 304, 302,respectively. For example, when the first and second horizontal regionlengths 302, 304 are different, then, when binding the two horizontalregions as in FIG. 29, for example, the side seams formed on thehorizontal region can be ruched seams. The vertical region length 303 isequal in length to the vertical region length 305 plus the verticalregion length 306. In an embodiment, the vertical region lengths 305,306 are equal in length. For example, the vertical region lengths 305,306 are approximately 4 inches each. For example, the vertical regionlengths 305, 306 are approximately 8 inches each. In an embodiment, thevertical region lengths 305, 306 are different in length. For example,the difference in length can be to handle a specific body type ordesired fit or aesthetic look. The vertical region width 311 is lessthan the horizontal region widths 308, 307. For example, the verticalregion width 311 is approximately 7 inches. For example, the verticalregion width is greater than or less than approximately 7 inches. Forexample, the vertical width is wider than the gusset of fashionunderwear.

In an example, referring to the form of FIG. 30, the first horizontalregion width 308 is approximately 15 inches, and the second horizontalregion width 307 is more than approximately 15 inches, e.g.,approximately 16 inches. The first and second horizontal region lengths302, 304 are each approximately 6 inches. The vertical region lengths305, 306 are each approximately 4 inches. The vertical region width 311is approximately 7 inches.

In an example, referring to the form of FIG. 30, the first horizontalregion width 308 is approximately 15 inches, and the second horizontalregion width 307 is more than approximately 15 inches, e.g.,approximately 16 inches. The first and second horizontal region lengths302, 304 are each approximately 2 inches. The vertical region lengths305, 306 are each approximately 8 inches. The vertical region width 311is approximately 7 inches.

For example, in FIG. 30, the I-shaped garment form 300 shown can bestamped cut or somehow removed from a sheet of material such as latex orother material. A binding material can be applied to the outer edges309, 310 of at least one horizontal region. The I-shaped garment form300 can then be folded in half along the dotted line shown, separatingthe vertical region lengths 305, 306 in half or essentially half The topedges of the horizontal regions can be flush. The outer edges having thebinding material 309, 310 can then be folded over to make a seam, thusforming a barrier garment embodiment.

In some embodiments, the barrier is formed as one integrated unitthrough dip molding or dipping. Some embodiments of the barrier, as wellas other garments, are manufactured using a mold form or mandrel orformer or mold. The mold is made of any suitable material, including butnot limited to ceramic, glass, metal and/or alloy, and/or hard plastic.The garments that can be made with a mold form embodiment include thebarrier, latex or non-latex novelty underwear, and other garments.

In an embodiment, dip molding allows for a thin material to be used asthe garment. Current fashion undergarments are not dip molded. In anembodiment, dip molding allows for a variety of different solutions tobe used as the undergarment—which allows for flexibility of taste,smell, texture, and appearance values. This also allows for a change ofunderlying material due to discovered attributes of viruses, user'sallergies, and/or materials regulations. In an embodiment, dip moldingas described allows for a manufacturer to avoid having to glue, sew, orotherwise attach pieces of a garment together to form a wearablegarment. In an embodiment, dip molding allows for an inexpensive and/orbiodegradable version of the garment to be manufactured, thussupporting, e.g., the disposability of the garment.

Some embodiments of the mold form are shaped in a semi-anatomicalmanner. FIGS. 25A to 25D show several embodiments of a semi-anatomicalmold 250 that can be used to manufacture some embodiments of thebarrier. This mold embodiment includes a general shape of a barrier.FIG. 25A shows a mold form that contains a genital-portion crease 253and a back-portion crease 251 that can produce an embodiment of abarrier similar to that shown in FIGS. 1A to 1C, FIG. 2, FIG. 3, andFIGS. 4A to 4B. FIG. 25B shows a mold form that does not contain creases251 or 253 and instead has a smooth genital portion 256 and a smoothtorso and back portion 255; this mold embodiment can produce anembodiment of the barrier similar to that shown in FIGS. 5A to 5C, FIG.6, FIG. 7, and FIGS. 8A to 8B. FIG. 25C and FIG. 25D show additionalviews of the embodiment of the mold shown in FIG. 25B. The bottomportion of the semi-anatomical mold embodiment can be flat 252, can beconical 257, or can be any other shape known in the art. When a barrier10 is created using a semi-anatomical mold form 250 and is thenflattened to cut leg openings, the conical shape 257 or another shape ofthe bottom can ease the cutting process while minimizing loss ofmaterial.

Other embodiments of the mold form are substantially planar and are notanatomically shaped. FIGS. 21A to 21E and FIGS. 22A to 22F showsubstantially planar mold embodiments. FIG. 21A shows a planar flat moldembodiment 210. FIG. 21B and FIG. 21C show additional views of theembodiment of the mold shown in FIG. 21A. FIGS. 22A to 22D show planarcurved mold embodiments 220. Planar curved mold embodiments 220 create asimilar shape of the material as do planar flat mold embodiments 210once the material has been dried and removed from the mold, yet planarcurved mold embodiments 220 take up less space in a production line andcan allow for ease of dip molding, mass dip molding, and/or removal ofthe garment from the mold. Planar curved mold embodiments 220 can becurved in any manner to optimize their usability in an existingproduction line. The mold embodiments can produce an embodiment of thebarrier similar to that shown in FIGS. 9A to 9E and FIGS. 10A to 10D,can produce other embodiments of the barrier, or can produce othergarments. FIG. 22E and FIG. 22F show additional views of thesubstantially planar, curved mold embodiment 220 shown in FIG. 22A.

In some embodiments, semi-anatomical mold embodiment 250, planar flatmold embodiment 210, and/or planar curved mold embodiment 220 have a topportion 258, 212, or 222 (respectively) manufactured with any of thevarious fasteners available in the art, such that the molds 250, 210,and 220 can be attached to dip-molding machinery. In some embodiments,the mold embodiment is hollow. In some embodiments, the mold embodimentis not hollow. In some embodiments of planar mold forms, sides 214,sides 224, bottom 216, and bottom 226, are curved to minimize theappearance of edges in the garment. In some embodiments, the mold usedis a planar mold that is bent or curved into a shape to allow for easeof dip molding, mass dip molding, and/or removal of the garment from themold. In some embodiments, such as in FIG. 21D, the mold is a planarmold in a U-shape with curved corners 217 to allow for less waste ofmaterial and/or solution. In some embodiments, such as in FIG. 21E, theplanar mold has a cut-out 219 in the middle of the bottom part of themold simulating the legs 218 of a boy-short version. Planar curved moldembodiments similar to those shown in FIGS. 22A to 22F can also containcurved corners 217 or cut-out 219.

Various embodiments of a manufacturing process to produce a barriergarment embodiment described herein can also be used to produce a latex,non-latex, or other material garment, underwear, etc. To manufacture anembodiment of barrier 10 or another garment, a process 200 illustratedin FIG. 20 is followed:

Step 1 (201): The mold is contacted with a solution or material that canbe used to cause a second solution or other material to solidify; theformer solution or material can be a coagulant. The mold is removed fromthe coagulant, such that a layer of coagulant of a desired thicknessremains on the mold. The removal of the mold from the coagulant can beby machine, by hand, and/or by air. The desired thickness is dependentupon the necessary thickness of the coagulant needed for reacting withand/or acting in concert with the later solution or material(s) added,for example, one or more of the materials listed in Step 2 below. Insome embodiments, Step 1 is repeated before Step 2 occurs. In someembodiments, the coagulant-coated mold is dried before Step 2 occurs.

Step 2 (202): The mold is contacted with a material such as naturalrubber latex, synthetic latex, latex, butyl rubber, polyethylene, linearlow density polyethylene (LLDPE), low density polyethylene (LDPE), highdensity polyethylene, polypropylene, olefin copolymer, styrene/butadienerubber (SBR), polyurethane, polyisoprene, polyvinylidene chloride,polychloroprene, carboxylated acrylonitrile butadiene rubber, nitrile,graphene, spinifex grass, other grass, nanocellulose, vegan material,hypoallergenic material, organic material, superelastomer, otherelastomer, other polymer, other copolymer, other polyolefin, and/or acombination of any of these materials, for a sufficient period of timeto form a gelled and/or solidified coating of a desired thickness on themold. The material can also include additives such as ammonia, water,soap, softening agents, accelerators, antioxidants, salts, stabilizers,defoamers, dispersants, wetting agents, de-aeraters, antifungal andantibacterial compounds, preservatives, pigments, anticoagulants,lubricants, potassium laureate, potassium oleate, potassium hydroxide,sulfur, zinc oxide, corn starch, sulfur, chlorine, chalk, silica, clay,and other additives. The material-coated mold is removed from the excessmaterial. The removal of the mold from the material can be by machine,by hand, and/or by air. In some embodiments, this step is repeated oneor more times before Step 4 occurs; in some embodiments, a differentmaterial is used upon a different contact with the mold.

Step 3 (203): The coated mold is dried. In an embodiment, the drying caninvolve any of the various methods available in the art.

Step 4 (204): The material is removed from the mold. In an embodiment,the removal from the mold is described herein. In an embodiment, theremoval from the mold can involve any of the various methods availablein the art.

Step 5 (205): Excess material is removed from the legs and/or the torsoportions of the barrier. In an embodiment, the removal can involvedie-cutting. In an embodiment, the removal can involve any of thevarious methods available in the art. In an embodiment, both the frontand back of the garment are cut in a similar fashion at the same timewith a cutting press.

In some embodiments, the mold is never in contact with and/or removedfrom the coagulant. For example, the manufacturing process begins withStep 2 as listed above.

In some embodiments, the mold is shifted and/or rotated while beingcontacted with material and/or coagulant to spread the material and/orcoagulant along a portion of and/or the entire surface of the mold.

In some embodiments, the temperature of the mold is varied to extend orto limit the amount of time the mold is contacted with material and/orto change the properties of the material and/or the texture of thebarrier.

In some embodiments, the mold is coated with material more than onetime. In some embodiments, the mold is coated with more than one type ofmaterial.

In some embodiments, the thickness of the barrier can be varied bychanging the ingredients in the coagulant and/or the material, and/or bydipping certain portions of the barrier more than once.

In some embodiments, the mold is contacted with coagulant by dippingsaid mold into said coagulant. In some embodiments, the mold iscontacted with material by dipping said mold into said material. In someembodiments, the mold is contacted with coagulant by pouring saidcoagulant into said mold, and then excess coagulant is removed from saidmold. In some embodiments, the mold is contacted with material bypouring said material into said mold, and then excess material isremoved from said mold.

In some embodiments, between Step 3 and the end of the process describedabove, one or more of the following steps occurs, in any order: (a) thematerial-coated mold is leached to remove impurities; (b) the materialis cured in an oven to set the material; (c) the material is vulcanized;(d) the edges of the material are thickened, by adding additionalmaterial, rolling the existing material, or by another means; and/or (e)powder is applied to said material.

In some embodiments, Step 4 is facilitated by applying powder to thematerial prior to removing it from the mold. In some embodiments, thematerial is removed from the mold by hand In other embodiments, thematerial is removed from the mold by a stream of air.

FIG. 26 shows an embodiment of a manufacturing process 260 that can beused to manufacture a barrier 10 or another garment. A mold formembodiment 260 (shown in 261) is dipped into and removed from coagulant(C) (shown in 262) and then dipped into and removed from material (M)(shown in 263). 264 shows mold form embodiment 260 after it has beenremoved from material and is coated with material. 265 shows thematerial after it has dried and has been removed from said mold formembodiment. 266 shows where the leg holes will be cut.

FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 show embodiments of manufacturing processes 230 and240, respectively, that can be used to manufacture a barrier 10 oranother garment. A planar flat mold form embodiment 210 or a planarcurved mold form embodiment 220 (shown in 231 and 241) is dipped intoand removed from coagulant (C) (shown in 232 and 242) and then dippedinto and removed from material (M) (shown in 233 and 243). 234 showsplanar flat mold form embodiment 210 after it has been removed frommaterial and is coated with material. 244 shows planar curved mold formembodiment 220 after it has been removed from material and is coatedwith material. 235 shows the material after it has dried and has beenremoved from planar flat mold form embodiment 210, and 235 shows thematerial after it has dried and has been removed from planar curved moldform embodiment 220. 236 shows where the leg holes will be cut on planarflat mold form embodiment 210, and 246 shows where the leg holes will becut on planar curved mold form embodiment 220.

In some embodiments, the barrier is manufactured so as to include anextra piece of material not removed from the thigh region. This extrapiece of material still attached to the thigh region is used to coverthe barrier when folded into a compact item. In some embodiment, theextra piece or extension of material extends from a portion of the topof the torso, and folds down since there is no opposing piece ofmaterial to serve as tension or friction inducing in order to keep theextended material from folding down. In some embodiments, a separatecarrying case is provided to hold the garment. The case may be made ofsimilar material, or a different material, than the garment.

The modifications listed herein and other modifications can be made bythose in the art without departing from the ambit of the invention.Although the invention has been described above with reference tospecific embodiments, the invention is not limited to the aboveembodiments and the specific configurations shown in the drawings. Forexample, some components shown can be combined with each other as oneembodiment, and/or a component can be divided into severalsubcomponents, and/or any other known or available component can beadded. The operation processes are also not limited to those shown inthe examples. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that theinvention can be implemented in other ways without departing from thesubstantive features of the invention. For example, features andembodiments described above can be combined with and without each other.The present embodiments are therefore to be considered in all respectsas illustrative and not restrictive. Other embodiments can be utilizedand derived therefrom, such that structural and logical substitutionsand changes can be made without departing from the scope of thisdisclosure. This Specification, therefore, is not to be taken in alimiting sense, along with the full range of equivalents to which suchclaims are entitled.

Such embodiments of the inventive subject matter can be referred toherein, individually and/or collectively, by the term “invention” merelyfor convenience and without intending to voluntarily limit the scope ofthis application to any single invention or inventive concept if morethan one is in fact disclosed. Thus, although specific embodiments havebeen illustrated and described herein, it should be appreciated that anyarrangement calculated to achieve the same purpose can be substitutedfor the specific embodiments shown. This disclosure is intended to coverany and all adaptations and/or variations of various embodiments.Combinations of the above embodiments, and other embodiments notspecifically described herein, will be apparent to those of ordinaryskill in the art upon reviewing the above description.

What is claimed is:
 1. A mold, comprising: a housing having a front portion, a back portion, a right and a left side portions, and a bottom portion, so that the front, back, right side, left side, and bottom portions are connected to form the housing as a three-dimensional structure, wherein the housing allows for being dip-molded in a solution which at least semi-solidifies on the housing.
 2. The mold of claim 1, wherein the housing is one of: rectangular-shaped; cylindrical-shaped; curved planar shaped; planar shaped; flat planar shaped; shaped such that said front and back portions are two parallel flat planes connected via at least two edges; shaped such that said front and back portions are two parallel curved planes connected via at least two edges; and rectangular-shaped which is curved into a spiral shape.
 3. The mold of claim 1, wherein the front and back portions are planar curved.
 4. The mold of claim 2, wherein the housing is at least one of: filled with solid material, hollow, and partially filled with material.
 5. The mold of claim 2, wherein the housing allows for the use of an apparatus to attach to a top portion of the housing, the apparatus being used to do at least one of: holding the housing during dip-molding, holding the housing during drying, and holding the housing during removal of material.
 6. The mold of claim 5, wherein the apparatus is at least one of: a gripping device, a wire, a hanging device, a screwed-in device, and a magnetic device.
 7. The mold of claim 2, wherein the housing is made of at least two materials wherein a first of the at least two materials is a material resistant to corrosion, and a second of the at least two materials is a material which does not permanently bind with polymer solution, wherein the second of the at least two materials is layered over the first of the at least two materials.
 8. The mold of claim 2, wherein the housing is composed of a material that is coatable with a completely non-permeable material, a partially non-permeable material, a partially pliable material, and a completely pliable material.
 9. The mold of claim 2, wherein the housing is coatable by a coating that is an elastomeric material having a thickness of one of: 0.33 millimeters, less than 0.33 millimeters, and greater than 0.33 millimeters.
 10. The mold of claim 2, wherein the housing has a material coating which allows for at least one of: a formation of a membrane from a solidifying solution, a removal of a membrane formed from a solidifying solution on the housing, and resistance to sharp cutting instruments.
 11. A mold on which a garment can be formed, comprising: a rectangular-shaped housing having a front portion, a back portion, a left side portion, and a right side portion, wherein the front portion, back portion, and left side and right side portions, are connected to each other to form a three-dimensional rectangular-shaped housing; a first cylindrical housing, wherein a top portion edge of the first cylindrical housing is connected to a bottom portion edge of the rectangular-shaped housing, so that the top portion edge of the first cylindrical housing is connected with the left side portion, the front portion, and the back portion; a second cylindrical housing, wherein a top portion edge of the second cylindrical housing is connected to the bottom portion edge of the rectangular-shaped housing, so that the top portion edge of the first cylindrical housing is connected with the right side portion, the front portion, and the back portion; and, a middle portion having a front edge, a back edge, a right side edge and a left side edge, wherein the middle portion front edge is connected to the rectangular-shaped housing front edge, the middle portion back edge is connected to the rectangular-shaped housing back edge, the middle portion right side edge is connected to the second cylindrical housing, and the middle portion left side edge is connected to the first rectangular-shaped housing.
 12. The mold of claim 11, wherein the first cylindrical housing and the second cylindrical housing are each at least one of: an ellipsoid and an ovoid.
 13. The mold of claim 11, further comprising: a first conical portion connected to a bottom portion edge of the first cylindrical housing; and a second conical portion connected to a bottom portion edge of the second cylindrical housing.
 14. The mold of claim 11, wherein the housing is made of at least two materials wherein a second of the at least two materials is a material which does not bind with coagulants, wherein the second of the at least two materials is layered over a first of the at least two materials.
 15. The mold of claim 11, wherein the housing is coatable with a completely non-permeable material, a partially non-permeable material, a partially pliable material, and a completely pliable material.
 16. The mold of claim 11, wherein the housing has a material coating which allows for at least one of: a formation of a membrane from a solidifying solution, a removal of a membrane formed from a solidifying solution on the housing, and resistance to sharp cutting instruments.
 17. The mold of claim 11, wherein the housing is at least one of: filled with solid material, hollow, and partially filled with material.
 18. The mold of claim 11, wherein the housing allows for the use of an apparatus to attach to a top portion of the housing, the apparatus being used to do at least one of: holding the housing during dip-molding, holding the housing during drying, and holding the housing during removal of material.
 19. The mold of claim 18, wherein the apparatus is at least one of: a gripping device, a wire, a hanging device, a screwed-in device, and a magnetic device.
 20. The mold of claim 11, wherein the first and second cylindrical shaped housings are sized to fit a thigh of a human. 